Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun, tells the story of Liberty Fellowship Church on the Outer Banks that has been feeding 300+ people every Thanksgiving for the past five years. A remarkable achievement of volunteer effort and community generosity. “Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, a perfect combination of family, food and tradition. It… Continue reading the spirit of thanksgiving
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bonner bridge replacement inches forward
Behind the scenes there has been considerable effort to move the Bonner Bridge replacement project forward. Finally . . . the first concrete proof! New power lines are being put into place, a necessary first step to keep Hatteras Island on the power grid, as Sam Walker writes in his article for the Outer Banks… Continue reading bonner bridge replacement inches forward
hooray! the state is dredging hatteras inlet
As the main channel of Hatteras Inlet shoaled, the Ocracoke/Hatteras ferry had to take an alternate route that added precious time to its trip; commercial and charter fishermen had to pick their way through what passed for a channel to the sea. As Catherine Kozak reports in the Island Free Press, relief is on the way as the North… Continue reading hooray! the state is dredging hatteras inlet
there’s a crab in my oyster!
OMG!!! Is that a crab in my Outer Banks oyster? It sure is–that’s a pea crab, considered by select epicureans to be a tasty and rare delicacy. ‘Tis the season for yummy crab slough oysters, so thanks to Pangea Shellfish Company of Boston for giving us some background on (and some recipes for) the cute… Continue reading there’s a crab in my oyster!
28 gun salute to obx oldest shipwreck
Has the mystery of the Corolla shipwreck that was revealed by a 2008 storm been solved? The Virginian Pilot’s Jeff Hampton tells the fascinating story of what may be the oldest shipwreck to ever wash ashore on the Outer Banks. “The oldest shipwreck ever found along the North Carolina coast could be a 28-gun British… Continue reading 28 gun salute to obx oldest shipwreck
americana beer fest = a blast!
The first of what we hope is many Americana Beer Fests has come and gone. Last Saturday night’s event proved conclusively that if you pour some wonderful beer, serve really tasty food and play great music, everyone will have a fantastic time! Held at The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove, the happening featured beer from veteran-owned breweries… Continue reading americana beer fest = a blast!
americana beer fest is saturday!
Celebrate brews for the brave at the Outer Banks’ first beer festival that supports local OBX veterans. From the good folks that brought us the OBX Beer Fest this spring, this fest is offering up seriously great music, food and all the craft beer you care to sample. What’s not to love? This Saturday, honor those who served… Continue reading americana beer fest is saturday!
ocracoke haunted tales + history
This story seems timely, in the wake of a spooky halloween season. Ocracoke is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, and the long history of the village is filled with the stories of islanders who have passed on. Lee Zacharias, writing for Our State Magazine, takes us inside delightful tales of haunts and the odd… Continue reading ocracoke haunted tales + history
psychopath summons the terror within!
The reviews for this year’s PsychoPath are in, and they are ghoulishly GOOD! But this weekend is your LAST chance to get in the the scary fun over at The Lost Colony, so you’d better get over there (if you DARE)! “Bigger and better than last year. Great gore scenes, animatronics, and atmospheric effects, totally worth… Continue reading psychopath summons the terror within!
fixing NC12 in kitty hawk, again
NCDOT crews are on hand to begin repairing the washed out section of NC12 north of the Black Pelican. High tide was at 10 am this morning, and there may have been a little bit of overwash; but with the tide out, work should be able to begin. This article from the Outer Banks Voice fills in… Continue reading fixing NC12 in kitty hawk, again